Oleo (Lee Konitz album)

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Oleo
Studio album by
The Lee Konitz Trio
Released1975
RecordedJanuary 1975
StudioC.I. Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
LabelSonet
SNTF 690
ProducerSam Charters
Lee Konitz chronology
Satori
(1974)
Oleo
(1975)
Chicago 'n All That Jazz
(1975)

Oleo is an album by American jazz saxophonist Lee Konitz's Trio recorded in early 1975 and released on the Sonet label.[1][2]

Critical reception[edit]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[3]
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide[4]

Scott Yanow of Allmusic said "In general the improvisations are quite relaxed and thoughtful and, although the results are not all that essential, the altoist's fans will find much to enjoy during these fine performances".[3]

Track listing[edit]

  1. "Weaver of Dreams" (Jack Elliott, Victor Young)
  2. "I Want a Little Girl" (Billy Moll, Murray Mencher)
  3. "Invitation" (Bronisław Kaper, Paul Francis Webster)
  4. "I Remember Clifford" (Benny Golson)
  5. "Oleo" (Sonny Rollins)
  6. "St. Thomas" (Rollins)
  7. "No Greater Love" (Isham Jones, Marty Symes)
  8. "Lushlife" (Billy Strayhorn)

Personnel[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lee Konitz discography accessed November 23, 2016
  2. ^ Di Filippo, R., Enciclopedia del Jazz: Lee Konitz accessed November 23, 2016
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott. Oleo – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  4. ^ Swenson, J., ed. (1985). The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide. USA: Random House/Rolling Stone. pp. 120. ISBN 0-394-72643-X.